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Overview
Work History
Education
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Brandon Miles

Vancouver/ Squamish

Summary

Proven ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining cleanliness and organization. Skilled in accurate cash handling and fostering a positive atmosphere, ensuring memorable guest experiences in fast-paced environments.

I have had the chance to live and work in Australia, Canada & the USA over the years and it has broadened my experience and create new memories, such as working with campers in new York, and teaching students in simon Fraser univeristy and working in a coal mine in northern Queensland.

I currently reside in vancouver Canada, my dream would be to become a citizen of canada and acquire sponsorship in the country I have loved for many years.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Fergies Cafe
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Made sure everydish was presented perfectly.
  • Are able to answer any questions from guests about dietary requirements to allergies.

Minesite Worker + Housekeeping + Kitchen Hand

Carmichael Coal Mine, Sodexo
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks
  • Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents
  • Complete audits for the machinery at the coal mine
  • Complete health and safety checks driving around the coal mine
  • Make sure cribs have been restocked and cleaned around the camp and the mine
  • Clean our managers and superintendents offices to a good standard
  • Top up the kitchen with food and juices
  • Clean countertops, sweep and mop floors after service
  • Clean dishes to a specific pace
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.

Barista

Coffee Club Cafe
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created coffee to the best standard
  • Take out orders to the customers, e.g
  • Coffee, cakes, drinks
  • Handle money at the cash register, giving out the correct change
  • Maintained politeness to the customers
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification
  • Making sure the customers had their drinks on time
  • Dressed appropriately for my work
  • Making sure the customers are enjoying their night, keep a positive attitude.

Nightclub Bartender

The Beat Megaclub
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Made sure everyone is drinking responsible
  • Create exciting new cocktails for the menu
  • Keeping myself presentable in busy days
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bartender + Waiter

Jimmes On The Mall
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
  • Make sure everyone is drinking responsible
  • Create exciting new cocktails for the menu
  • Keeping myself presentable in busy days
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Farmer

Mexborough Pty
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Plant + pick various organic vegetables
  • Remove plastic from dirt and lay fresh plastic to begin the re planting process
  • Drive the tractors to flatten the ground and drop manure
  • Drive to collect buckets of vegetables
  • Pick off any weed that has been breaking through the plastic
  • Make sure the water pipes are working to keep plants hydrated

Casino Attendant

The Ville Resort Casino
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Take out drinks to their designated game tables
  • Scan all high valued members into the VIP area
  • Keep the casino tidy, collecting glasses and washing them
  • Keep an eye on any intoxication that may occur
  • Making sure customers are obeying covid rules and regulations
  • Counting the till at the end of the night
  • Serving drinks and food orders

Buffet Attendant

The Villle Resort - Casino, Palm House
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Prepared selection of coffees, fresh juices and other beverages for guest enjoyment
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitised
  • Taking customers drink orders and communicating with the bartenders
  • Cleaning up dirty dishes and cups back to the kitchen

Event Planner

Simon Fraser University- Vabcouver Campus
06.2018 - 09.2019


  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Took the students on various team building exercises
  • Took students to whistler, and vancouver on excursions

Restaurant Waiter

The Captains Wife
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Sports Counsellor

Frenchwood Festival of the Performing Arts
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Handled daily facility scheduling and equipment use
  • Make sure everyone is following strict health and safety regulations
  • We would take trips to philidelphia, Viagra, new York city and broadway
  • Keep a happy and positive attitude
  • Come up with new and exciting sport games to play with the campers
  • Teach mountain biking and karate.

Education

Bachelor Of Law - Law

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth

Electrical Engineering -

Cardiff & Vale College
Barry

High School

Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg
Barry

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Active listener
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Sweeping and Mopping
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Accurate Cash Handling
  • Coffee and tea preparations
  • Work well under pressure
  • Keeping a full and bubbly environment while at work to keep everyone in good spirits
  • Skilled at handling, and counting cash
  • Talkative with customers and always excited to engage and have a conversation
  • Can work well under pressure with regards to low staff or busy service Eg serving tea and coffee in a quick manner
  • Always listens and can take instructions when needed
  • Can work 12hr day / night shifts

Gap History

June 2019 - October 2019

Waiting to travel


March 2020 - May 2020

On leave due to lockdown

Languages

Welsh
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Chef

Fergies Cafe
07.2024 - 01.2025

Minesite Worker + Housekeeping + Kitchen Hand

Carmichael Coal Mine, Sodexo
08.2022 - 07.2024

Barista

Coffee Club Cafe
06.2022 - 08.2022

Nightclub Bartender

The Beat Megaclub
02.2022 - 05.2022

Bartender + Waiter

Jimmes On The Mall
09.2021 - 03.2022

Farmer

Mexborough Pty
02.2021 - 09.2021

Casino Attendant

The Ville Resort Casino
05.2020 - 01.2021

Buffet Attendant

The Villle Resort - Casino, Palm House
10.2019 - 03.2020

Restaurant Waiter

The Captains Wife
04.2019 - 08.2019

Event Planner

Simon Fraser University- Vabcouver Campus
06.2018 - 09.2019

Sports Counsellor

Frenchwood Festival of the Performing Arts
06.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor Of Law - Law

Aberystwyth University

Electrical Engineering -

Cardiff & Vale College

High School

Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg

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